The Sport version of Ford Explorer is the latest and hottest version of the iconic SUV. Now turns out it is also the most expensive, with a base price of $40,720, which after taking the destination charge into account becomes $41,045. So you have to pay a healthy premium over the Limited version for the Sport. But what exactly do you get for your money?

Well on the face of it, not much. you get a  2013 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine with 305 hp, the same you get with the 28 grand base model, and also the same 6-speed Selectshift Automatic with 4WD system and advanced terrain response. Where the Sport starts to edge ahead is the extra garnish.

The Explorer Sport comes with sport-tuned suspension which lowers the ride height, make it less good off-road, but more planted on the road, new fancy colors, 20-inch wheels, blacked-out body part such as the grilles, mirrors and lights, and finer interior trims with two-tone leather upholstery.

Here’s the online configurator for the car, go ahead and create your perfect Explorer Sport. Just keep an eye on the price tag.